Handguns

While classic 1873 Colt Single-Action Army revolvers are cost prohibitive, there are a number of modern-day replicas that look great, shoot well and are priced affordably.

The evolution of the concealed carry handgun continues. These are some of the hottest new models for 2018.

The need to practice fast holstering a handgun for self-defense is debatable and in many cases dangerous.

How does the Sig Sauer P320 X5's accuracy and dependability stand up to a grueling 84-round torture test?

The Smith & Wesson 929 is a high-quality, moon-clip-fed 9mm revolver that’s ready for anything. It's capable of winning revolver matches in any discipline if you do your part.

Can SIG's P320 RX Compact stand up against water, muck and a Jeep Wrangler? You'd be surprised.

The Sig Sauer P320 is an excellent defensive handgun option — mostly because of its many great features.

To the delight of Walther fans, the manufacturer has brought out a subcompact version of its classic PPQ pistol for 2018 — the PPQ SC.

Finding time to maintain shooting fundamentals can be a challenge, but the Blowback Laser Trainer provides a realistic solution.

Constantly evolving, now available is the Magnum Research BFR .444 Marlin. It's a heavy hitter with a classy-looking bisley grip.

Groundbreaking study compares red dot sights with conventional iron sights, green-dot laser sights, and slide-mounted red-dot sights with and without backup iron sights (BUIS) on the pistols. Which sights are best for concealed carry?

Nighthawk Custom’s T4 is an elegant work of art, but it’s also a fine pistol that serves equally well in defense of life.

Beretta’s most famous firearm may well be its Model 92 pistol, first offered in 1975 in 9mm. Now, the impressive new Beretta M9A3 model is a serious contender as a modern survival gun.

Tacticool instruction might be fun, but it won't make you a more prepared armed citizen. Handgun training should focus on the skills with practical tools that will save your skin.

Springfield has upped the ante with its XD-E, releasing the hammer pistol in the hard-hitting .45 ACP.

Rightsized, the Walther PK380 is small enough to slip into a pocket, but has the performance of much larger self-defense handgun.